Morrow leads Warriors past Clippers

Oct 5, 2009 - 4:35 AM
OAKLAND, Calif.(AP) -- Anthony Morrow scored 15 of his 21 points
in the first half and the Golden State Warriors beat the Los
Angeles Clippers 108-101 on Sunday night in the preseason opener
for both teams.

Stephen Curry, the Warriors' first round pick, made his debut in
the second quarter, recording six assists. He finished with nine
and was 2-of-9 from the field.

"Anybody who plays with Curry is going to be the beneficiary of
open looks," Warriors coach Don Nelson said. "He sees the court
so well. He doesn't look like it but he has quick hands and
quick feet. He's going to be a special player someday."

DeAndre Jordan recorded a double-double with 22 points and 10
rebounds for the Clippers. He made all eight of his shots. Eric
Gordon added 19 points and Chris Kaman had 13.

"I foresee improvement in all areas," Clippers coach Mike
Dunleavy said. "There should be more fluid play, especially with
the veterans. I'm looking for the positive."

Ricky Davis, who finished with 12 points, hit a 3-pointer at the
buzzer to send the Clippers into the final period with a 79-78
edge.

Replacement officials working the game weren't challenged much,
although at one point late in the third quarter, Clippers point
guard Davis, who scored 11 points to go with five assists and
seven rebounds, clearly yelled, "no way," and got into a
prolonged discussion. The officials did appear to call more
offensive fouls than usual.

Jackson earned a technical foul in the first quarter, though he
was among the league leaders in technicals last year and served
a one-game, mandatory suspension for going over the allowed
limit.

The Warriors took a 59-53 lead at halftime courtesy of Morrow's
running jump shot, which he banked in, at the buzzer.

NOTES: Warriors F Brandan Wright will require surgery on his
damaged left shoulder, which he injured during Friday's
practice. ... The Clippers opened their preseason in Oakland for
the first time in franchise history. ... Clippers F Blake
Griffin, the first pick of the 2009 draft, sat out the game with
a left knee bruise.